THE SFA got a pat on the back for reducing the ticket prices for the Scottish Cup Final – but the knife is never far away when it comes to Hotline punters.

Slashing the costs for Falkirk and Inverness fans is all very well, but the move had Old Firm fans wondering about them.

Lawrie McCall, Dennistoun, said: “ I’d like to applaud the SFA for reducing the ticket prices. I appreciate the merits of both clubs reaching the final but I fear Hampden will resemble a cemetery with lights. In the absence of the Old Firm it’s difficult to sell the product, hence the decision to cut the prices.

“There’s a question of fairness as Celtic in particular, have been subsidising other clubs in recent year, with residual payments for Champions League involvement and so on. “It's the provincial clubs’ tail wagging the Old Firm dog.”

William King, Hamilton, said: “I am all for cheaper ticket prices in the Cup Final but where is the fairness to fans of Rangers and Celtic. Rangers fans were charged more for the semi-final against Celtic than for the League Cup Final. It was the same last year against Dundee United.

“Rangers and Celtic fans would love to take their kids to a final for a fiver, or the whole family for £60, but they don’t get the opportunity.

“It’s unfair supporters of both clubs don’t get the same benefits as fans of Dundee United, St Mirren or whoever. They have been subsidising Scottish football for years and it’s about time they were treated the same as the rest.”

Meanwhile Ian Grant, Falkirk, said: “Finally some common sense has prevailed at the SFA with ticket prices. Hopefully there will be a 45,000 crowd for the final now, and if Falkirk can’t sell out maybe they should take along the Kelpies as they would fill some of the space.”

James Robertson, Glasgow, said: “After all the crazy situations the SFA and the SPFL have created this season it's about time that a fit and proper persons investigation be carried out on the incompetent people who are the governing bodies of Scottish football.”

Derek Reid, Dollar, said: “The treatment of Lee McCulloch was disgraceful. He has been a loyal servant to the club for many years and he stood by us during the most difficult times.

“There are plenty of others who should be booed before Lee McCulloch.”

Lee McCulloch has been harshly treated according to some Rangers fans

Alan Lough, Dunbar, said: “If Lee McCulloch left Rangers for another club perhaps it would be some food for thought for the supporters who gave him stick last weekend.

“Every player has a bad game and those who were abusing him themselves should have a look at they bigger picture and see what he’s done fo the club.

“He deserves better.”

Pat Thompson, Parkhead, said: “The Rangers fans are used to booing at Ibrox. They have not got the board they want but now poor Lee McCulloch is copping it.

“It wouldn’t be a day out at Ibrox without a bit of jeering.”

Finally Gary Campbell, Baillieston, said: “It’s sad to hear Ken Buchanan is struggling. People talk about Celtic winning the European Cup and Rangers winning the Cup Winner's Cup but Buchanan really put Scotland on the world sporting stage. I hope he can bounce back and I would like to see Scotland rallying round him because what he achieved in the 70s was remarkable.”

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